William Goldman

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Hi, I'm Will! I am a freshman at Tufts University studying mechanical engineering. I love STEM related topics such as coding, aerospace engineering, and robotics. I have experience programming with Python 2.7 and 3, C++, Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Swift. In my free time I love to build model rockets and other wood and Lego creations. I also am a fan of RC airplanes and circuitry!

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AI Mini Golf

August 2024 | HTML, JavaScript, CSS

A fun simulation that enables users to draw a mini golf course on a grid and then find the best path through it with a Q-learning algorithm.

Lego Spike AI Maze

July 2024 | HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python

As a research project for the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, I developed a Lego labyrinth that is able to solve itself. This project integrated an openMV camera with a Lego Spike, all sending and receiving data from my computer.

5276 Robotics Website

2023 - 2024 | HTML, JavaScript, CSS

I made this website for my school's FIRST Robotics team. It was the first major website that I actually deployed.

Hook Mechanism and Spool Design for FTC Robot

Jan 2024 | Shapr3D

These are some of the parts I designed for our team's robot during the 2023-24 season. The hook mechanism was able to lift the robot off the ground using a tape measure mounted inside of and controlled by this geared setup.

CoreXY Microscope

June 2023 | Fusion 360, Onshape, C#

A collaborative open source research project to determine the effectiveness of transforming a 3D printer into a microscope (paper coming soon!)

Pong Game

April 2021 | JavaScript

A pong game that I created on Code.org's app lab.

Mandelbrot Fractal Generator

May 2020 | HTML, JavaScript, CSS

A website that generates iterations of the Mandelbrot Set with zoom capabilities.

Model Rockets

2015 - 2023 | Estes and Custom Builds

In my spare time I enjoy building model rockets and launching them-- from double staged models to pyramid versions they're a fun summer and fall project.

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Band (Trumpet!)

Over the years I have become increasingly involved in my school's band program, moving on from just being a curious trumpet student to now being involved in pep rallies, Memorial Day celebrations, graduation performances, and even jazz band.

Lego

I have always loved to build with Lego, and over the years my siblings and I have accumulated a large collection of sets. My favorite set is the Lion Knights' Castle!

Web Design

After my taking my first HTML Web Design class in school, I have since developed a passion for designing and building my own websites!

Robotics

I got started with robotics in my Junior year in high school. Through my experience with the team I have learned a lot about leadership, fundraising, and the engineering design process. If you are interested robotics, I encourage you to connect with a local FIRST robotics group.

3D Printing

3D printing has allowed me to dive into various different design softwares from OnShape to Shapr3D and Fusion 360. I've also acquired an interest in various filament types and exploring their unique properties.

Chess

I began playing chess during the pandemic and have since fallen in love with it! I was the captain of the Dover-Sherborn chess team for 3 years and I now enjoy playing daily games.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking is my favorite summer activity. Some of my coolest interactions with nature have been during early morning mountain biking trips when bears, owls, and other creatures are still roaming the woods.

Skiing

Skiing is my favorite winter activity, especially when I'm with family and friends.